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David Lefkowitz

City Editor

David Lefkowitz moved to Richmond when he was eight years old and never really left. After four years at William & Mary, David spent a year reporting for WRVA before joining RICtoday. When he’s not writing, you can usually find him buried in a book or out on a run.

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A black and white photo of a synagogue
Culture
Congregation Beth Ahabah has no shortage of history
Richmond’s first Jewish congregation, Beth Ahabah might be older than you realize
September 13, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A mural from the Fox Elementary playground listing the rules.
City
Fox Elementary’s playground reopens for fun
Reopening signals progress on post-fire reconstruction at Fan elementary school
September 11, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A GRTC bus pulled up to a bus stop at the new Downtown Transfer Station. A sign reads "Bay A."
City
GRTC’s new transfer station is open for bus-iness
The Downtown Transfer Station replaces on-street transfer hubs
September 11, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A sculpture titled "Katabasis" by artist Paul Chan
Culture
Institute for Contemporary Art reopens for fall
The museum is celebrating the arrival of two new exhibits
September 7, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A porch with a chair, a door, a free library, and a sign reading "QUARRY"
Culture
Quarry offers a haven for artists of all ages
Richmond Young Writers expanded their scope in April
September 7, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
An image of VCU's Monroe Park, bustling with students, on a sunny day
City
VCU sets sights on youth engagement
Over 6,000 kids participate in university programs every year
September 1, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
RICtoday_MonumentFencing_RoadWork
City
Monument Avenue traffic circle reopens to public
Fences were removed and temporary landscaping is complete at the traffic circle intersection of Monument and Allen avenues
August 29, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
A colorful mural on the side of a parking garage depicting two stylized figures, as seen from a nearby parking lot
Culture
VCU student’s mural educates and illustrates
Painting over parking garage explores “invisible danger” of heat islands
August 29, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
Keira DAmato
Sports
Richmond runner heads to Hungary for World Champs
Midlothian-based runner Keira D’Amato races against the best in the world at marathon championships
August 22, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
a table featuring childrens' crafts of trees, apartment buildings, gardens, and other models of urban planning features
City
Library exhibit asks Richmond kids to imagine a better city
DesignRVA and local families map out a more equitable future
August 22, 2023
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David Lefkowitz
Charlottesville Trip
Play
Hit the Road: A foodie foray to Charlottesville
Chow down in Cville with our guide to great restaurants
August 24, 2022
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Katie Potter
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